Higher Nitec in Civil & Structural Engineering Design - Institute of ...

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
COURSE STRUCTURE
Module Title
Module Code Credits
GENERAL
Communicative English (Level 1 to 8) - 3
English Language ‘O’ I to IV -
2 or 3
Mathematics (Level 1 to 10) - 3
Mathematics ‘O’ I to IV -
2 or 3
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29040 2
Overseas Experiential Programme EP29050 3
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39060 2
Overseas Experiential Programme EP39070 3
Overseas Work Attachment OWA29040 3
Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of
respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with
their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules
they intend to pursue.
MODULE OBJECTIVES
Core Modules
Electronics
On completion of the module, students should be able to check and
test industrial electronic components and simple electronic circuits
using common test instruments; and construct prototype electronic
project on printed board.
CAD and Mechanical Maintenance
On completion of the module, students should be able to read,
interpret and produce geometrical, mechanical and electrical
drawings using Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software; and
fabricate metal parts according to specifications in working drawing
and work samples and carry out maintenance to service, adjust and
align mechanical elements.
Electrical Installation
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry
out installation of lighting and power circuits safely and use testing
instruments for the maintenance of the installation.
Fluid Power
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic
and electro-hydraulic systems.
Motor Principles and Controls
On completion of the module, students should be able to install,
maintain, troubleshoot and modify AC and DC motor control
circuits.
Project
On completion of the module, students should be able to work
in groups to design and fabricate and commission a suitable
mechatronics project.
Specialisation Modules
Industrial Automation
On completion of the module, students should be able to carry out
installations, operations and troubleshooting of industrial automation
system comprising programmable logic controller, process control
instruments and robots.
Electronics and Microcomputer
On completion of the module, students should be able to repair
a microcomputer system at card or module level, install and test
control cards/peripheral devices including network interfacing card,
and construct a simple prototype industrial electronic circuit.
Life Skills Modules
Life skills in broad terms are the foundation skills and personal
qualities that an individual can transfer from one job setting to
another to manage and adapt to changes in technology and work
environments.
Electives (Course Specific)
Advanced PLC Applications
On completion of the module, students should be able to install and
troubleshoot a PLC-controlled production system.
Microcontroller Applications
On completion of the module, students should be able to program
in assembly language and interface microcontroller with external
devices.
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